Such pockets were worn around the waist with the help of a string or ribbon. More fashionable gowns were provided with pockets sewn into the seams of the garments.
V&A online catalogue (retrieved 12 August 2020). Acc. no.: V&A 492-1907.
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Separate Pocket from Russia
Embroidered pocket, Russia, early 19th century.
Copyright Victoria and Albert Museum, London, acc. no. 492-1907.
The collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London includes a pocket that dates to the early nineteenth century and was made in Russia. The ground material is made of linen and silk, sewn by hand with silk and linen, and embroidered with silk thread. It was acquired for the V&A in 1907, perhaps together with the towel end with bobbin lace.
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